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Phenakite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Phenakite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-2.98  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Splintery  

Cleavage
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  

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Phenakite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Phenakite and Jade physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Phenakite and Jade chemical formula.

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Phenakite and Jade Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phenakite and Jade Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phenakite and Jade Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phenakite is 2.90-3.38 whereas that of Jade is 2.90-3.38.

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